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New Mexican (Newspaper) - February 2, 2005, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nepals king cuts Himalayan nation off from world Wednesday February THE NEW MEXICAN A3 HonSat 9865887 OuxUupc at Manhattan Neil to Fkwcr Haifctt Saul a Awjmu HUONG THROUGH FEBRUARY Valentines Couples Massage with tub Vintage i Prrtnwtd Cowtny Hoots 227 Don Caspar Avenue 5059891554 The Associated Press t KATMANDU Nepal King Gyanendra dismissed Nepals government Tues day and declared a state of closing off his Himalayan nation from the rest of the world as telephone and Internet cut flights diverted and civil lib erties severely curtailed Britain and India both expressed concern saying the kings actions undermined democracy This was the second time in three years the king has taken control of the tiny South Asian constitutional monarchy a throwback to the era of absolute power enjoyed bymonarchs before King Birendra Gyanendraselder brother introduced democ racy in 1990 King Gyanendra denied his takeover was a coup although soldiers surrounded of Prime JViinis ter Sher Bahadur Deuba and other government leaders The also suspended several provisions of the con freedomof the press speech sion peaceful assembly the right to privacy and the right against preventive detention according to a statement from the Jforayanhiti Palace We will oppose this Deuba who was not allowed to leave Jlis home told report ers The move directly vio lates the constitution and is against Nepali Congress the coun trys largest party said the king had pushed the country toward further complications and called for a demonstration India Nepals southern neighbor and close ally also criticized the king These developments con stitute a serious setback to the cause of democracy in Nepal and cannot but be a cause of grave concern to Indias foreign ministry said The safety and welfare of the political leaders must be political parties must be allowed to exercise all the rights enjoyed by them under the India said the king had violated Nepals constitution which enshrines a multiparty democracy alongside a consti tutional monarchy Britain expressed similar concerns This action willincrease the risk of instability in Nepal undermining the institutions of democracy and constitu tional monarchy in the coun try We call for the immedi ate restitution of multiparty democracy and appeal for calm and restraint on all sides during this difficult said Foreign Office Minister Douglas Alexander Armored vehicles with mounted machine guns patrolled the streets of Kat mandu Nepals capital and phone lines in the city had been cut Many flights into the city were canceled although the airport remained Long lines quickly formed at grocery stores and gas stations as worried residents stocked up on supplies We are so confused We dont know what is going on or what will said Narayan Thapa a government worker I am worried I cant reach my family on the In an announcement on staterun television the king accused the government of failing to conduct parliamen tary elections and to restore peace in the country beset by rebel violence Open an FNB Money Market See what all the relaxing is about with a First National Bank Money Market IRA you plan your retirement today without the big initial Investment required by other kinds of IRAS Instead of or to start the way other IRAs work you can begin funding your MONEY MARKET IRA with only Then transfer as little as to your account at any of our eight banking offices on your own schedule We can also set upthe transfer foryou with DirectDeposit oryou can deposit cash or checks or make automatic transfers on a schedule that suits your cash flow And the best part You can combine all your retirement money into one account and earn market rates at the same time So you really can not worry about anything when youre ready to retire1 Main Office on the Pldzo f Custom Banking at the Wtitije AtatnedB at Sflndevoi I cwtowi AH offices Five Yean in a Row trust First National First National Bank of Santa Fe ESTEE LOUDER A A JT TIME CHOOSE YOUR SHADES YOUR FREE GIFT This incredible Spring gift is yours free with any Este6 LaudSr purchase of or more Worth your gift includes A CHOICE OF SHADES ELECTRIC Intense LipCreme fullsize Pure Color Nail Lacquer PLUS New Future Perfect AntiWrinkle Radiance Creme SPF 15 MagnaScopic Maximum Volume Mascara Eye Pencil Straw Weave Mini Tote Matching Canvas Cosmetic Bag Q h in LLJ FOR YOUR PURCHASE MAY WE SUGGEST i Offer gbod while supplies last Quantities limited One to a customer please LU Q LLJ 1LU h Perfectionist Correcting Concentrate for Lip Lines Precise Fast Injectionfree Instantly see up to a 50 reduction in the look of deep vertical lip lines Perfectionist Correcting Serum for 1 oz Please call 18003455273 to order by phone Shop MomtaySMurttay 109 and Sunday 124 at all DWards locations In Santa Fe VMIa Linda NtoH In AMniqwrqw Wlnrock Canter and Cottonwood Man We welcome your Dillards Credit Card The American Card Diners Club International Mastercard and The Discover Card Dillards
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